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    September 27, 2015

    Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena currently in New York to attend the 70th UN Summit, on the sidelines of the Summit held discussions with the President of ICRC Peter Maurer on Friday (25).

    Following the meetings with Indian Prime Minister and Switzerland President,,the President Sirisena also met with the President of ICRC Peter Maurer. The President appreciated the services rendered by the ICRC up to date  and said that the Government expects their services in the future too.

     

    Mr. Peter Maurer said that the ICRC conducted many humanitarian services in the North and the East during the conflict and further said that even though they left those areas they are committed to provide their support to people in the North and the East.

     

    The President of the ICRC said that he is very satisfied with the works done by the new government and he believes that the government will move forward minimizing existed weaknesses. The President said that  his government has already taken steps in this regard.

     

    A Sri Lankan delegation including Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera participated in the discussions.

    Last modified on Monday, 28 September 2015 09:01

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